Name the dems who you feel have shown political courage.

[Joe Fields]

There is a decided lack of it these days. And, although I like Speaker Pelosi, I am more than a little disappointed that she, nor the rest of the democratic representatives will not support Denis Kucinich. At the risk of calling them unpatriotic, I cannot help but feel that a true patriot wouldn't run for political cover, but would instead do the right thing and hold these crooks accountable. It isn't an option. It is their duty, as I see it. For, if we are governed by the rule of law, and no person is above the law, and if our leaders should be held to a higher standard of integrity, simply because they hold power over us citizens, then anyone who breaks the public trust must be vigorously prosecuted, an example to be made to the rest of the country, and to the world to show that we are indeed a true democracy.

Who, besides Kucinich do you feel possesses this type of courage?

[Joanne98]

1. Waxman, Conyers, Spitzer!

[Joe Fields]

5. I love Henry Waxman. May he keep up his crusade, and...

may others start following him.

[flyarm]

2. waxman , waxman , waxman and waxman!! eom

[aquart]

3. Kucinich. He's willing to take the ridicule to make the point.

[brentspeak]

4. Considering the mud they've had thrown at them for the past 10 or so years

I'd say, the majority of Democrats have shown various degrees of political courage.

[opihimoimoi]

6. Pelosi has my vote.....Smart and courageous......

[Joe Fields]

16. Yes, but her one big drawback is her unwillingness to impeach

either Bush or Cheney. I view this as an abdication of responsibility, and a desire to duck what may be viewed as politically unpopular. I give her high marks on everything but this point.

[emmadoggy]

7. All those listed above, PLUS Russ Feingold!

:bounce:

[JohnnyLib2]

8. The above, plus Reid and Murtha.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

9. Add Webb to the above.

[Joefess]

10. It's a short list, unfortunately...

Political courage? For me it's a very short list, unfortunately... Kucinich, Russ Feingold, and Barbara Lee

[Pokey Anderson]

11. Paul Wellstone.

Maxine Waters.

Barbara Boxer, for making it possible to challenge the 2004 Ohio electors.

[Golden Raisin]

12. Feingold!

Also have to give honorable mentions to President Carter and Senator Kennedy.

[leftofthedial]

13. Kucinich, Waxman, occasionally Conyers . . .

sickeningly few

[MadBadger]

14. Nancy Pelosi

[Lasher]

15. Byrd

He stood up to Junior when there were not so many doing so.